GFT ยท 1 day ago
Sr. Project Engineer, Site/Civil
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Sr. Site/Civil Engineer to support a variety of projects in the Mid West region. This role involves participating in project teams for planning, design, and construction administration of public and private projects, while requiring regular attendance at the Chicago, IL office.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Hiring Manager
Gayle Byers RACR
Responsibilities
Participate in the project pursuit decision (go/no-go)
Develop and prepare proposals
Participate in presenting proposals to clients and other stakeholders
Participate in negotiating contract scopes and fees working with other senior staff and business line leaders
Prepare contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendors which conform with in-house counsel requirements
Manage the project set-up process working with project assistants
Review and approved budget setup and project work breakdowns
Review and control of project cost and maintain of project budgets. Identification of percentage completion, change orders, project risks
Development of project schedules
Review of clients invoicing and coordination with billing professionals
Client interaction, presentations and project coordination
Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets
Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies
Oversee construction contract management and observation services
Oversee stormwater management designs, reporting and permitting
Preparation of reports and permit applications
Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers
Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering (MS is a plus)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
7+ years of site/land development experience required including a thorough knowledge of the requirements of local, State and Federal agencies having land development approval jurisdiction
Thorough knowledge of local land development approval process including site design and grading, stormwater management and erosion & sediment control design, and utility design
Extensive site stormwater management design and permitting
Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities
Experienced in client relations and business development
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members
Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves
Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President
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